Unprofitable companies can burn through cash quickly, leaving investors exposed if they fail to turn things around. Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk running out of capital or relying on dilutive fundraising.
A lack of profits can lead to trouble, but StockStory helps you identify the businesses that stand a chance of making it through. That said, here are two unprofitable companies that could turn today’s losses into long-term gains and one best left off your radar.
One Stock to Sell:
Clover Health (CLOV)
Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: -2.6%
Founded in 2014 to improve healthcare for America's seniors through technology, Clover Health (NASDAQ:CLOV) provides Medicare Advantage plans for seniors with a focus on affordable care and uses its proprietary Clover Assistant software to help physicians manage patient care.
Why Does CLOV Fall Short?
- Annual sales declines of 18.1% for the past two years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
- Subscale operations are evident in its revenue base of $1.61 billion, meaning it has fewer distribution channels than its larger rivals
- Cash-burning tendencies make us wonder if it can sustainably generate shareholder value
Clover Health’s stock price of $2.80 implies a valuation ratio of 17.4x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why CLOV doesn’t pass our bar.
Two Stocks to Watch:
Fiverr (FVRR)
Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: -3.9%
Based in Tel Aviv, Fiverr (NYSE:FVRR) operates a fixed price global freelance marketplace for digital services.
Why Does FVRR Stand Out?
- Customer spending is rising as the company has focused on monetization over the last two years, leading to 20.5% annual growth in its average revenue per buyer
- Additional sales over the last three years increased its profitability as the 59.8% annual growth in its earnings per share outpaced its revenue
- Free cash flow margin increased by 13 percentage points over the last few years, giving the company more capital to invest or return to shareholders
Fiverr is trading at $22.40 per share, or 9x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
DraftKings (DKNG)
Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: -6.2%
Getting its start in daily fantasy sports, DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company.
Why Do We Like DKNG?
- Rapid growth in monthly unique players demonstrates strong market adoption
- Expected revenue growth of 26.2% for the next year suggests its market share will rise
- Earnings growth has massively outpaced its peers over the last five years as its EPS has compounded at 22.2% annually
At $34.45 per share, DraftKings trades at 24.6x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
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